The O'Byrne Cup returns before Christmas for most Leinster counties, but not for the Dubs. The All-Ireland champions have been given a bye into the semi-finals, meaning they won't have another game until 2019.

Rock says he's looking forward to some time away.

'We've got the guts of nine weeks off, which is probably the first time that's happened in my career playing for Dublin. Hopefully we'll see the benefits of that come next year.

'I think it's nice to have a bit of time off, to chill out, and hang out with friends that you haven't seen in a long time.

'Nine weeks is not a huge amount of time, but it'd be more than we're used to.'

The AIG Skills Challenge brought together the All Ireland Champions, Dublin and the World Rugby Champions, the New Zealand All Blacks for a head to head sporting challenge in Castleknock Golf Club. AIG is proud sponsor of Dublin GAA and New Zealand Rugby.​